District Literacy
Reading Resources
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- All About Early Literacy – Parent and Caregiver Brochure (PDF, 1.3MB): a guide for parents and caregivers that explains early literacy development, how it is supported at school, and practical ways to support literacy learning at home
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 281KB): provides clear, question-and-answer guidance on the purpose, use, administration, and expectations for early literacy screening across B.C.’s K–12 system
- Letter to parents and caregivers of Kindergarten students: a letter from the Minister of Education and Child Care which outlines early literacy screening in Kindergarten, including its purpose, what families can expect, and how it supports early identification and learning support
- Make Mealtime Family Learning Time Backgrounder: a resource developed by Decoda Literacy Solutions to support the development of literacy skills and strengthen family bonds during mealtimes
- Public libraries: may offer free early literacy programs, such as story times for children and caregivers, and provide access to books and, in some communities, games, toys, and other literacy-building resources for the whole family
- Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP): a free family literacy program delivered in partnership with post-secondary institutions and community and Indigenous organizations, supporting families to build literacy skills together
- Assessing & supporting your child's development: webpage that outlines services available to help families monitor and support their child’s early development, including language, communication, and learning
- StrongStart BC: a free early learning program offered through local school districts for children from birth to five and their caregivers, supporting language, cognitive, and social-emotional development
- Child Care Resource and Referral’s (CCRR) lending libraries: many CCRR centres offer free lending libraries where families can borrow books, toys, and learning materials, often in multiple languages, to support early learning and development
- Learning in the Primary Years: a resource that teachers may use to guide literacy and learning in the early grades, supporting the development of reading, writing, and communication skills
- Early Learning Framework A Guide for Families: explains how the Early Learning Framework may be used by child care providers and primary teachers, and how families can support early learning and literacy at home
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